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ISDN-Multiple Modems; multiple phone lines. Bascially a modem stack, tends to be around 128k
ADSL-NIC or USB. DSL modem; Runs through your phone line, without tying it up. Speeds vary by ISP, number of users doesn't afftect speed. Tends to be 512k and up
Cable-NIC or USB card, Cable modem; Runs trough your cable, speed varies by package, and is affected my number of users. Normally 768k-1mb and up

that's true, and not so true. if you get a decent ISP you will never notice a drop at all. I live in a highly populated area with quite a few broadband users and round here the vast majority use comcast cable (as apposed to SBC yahoo DSL). I signed up for 1.5/256 (ended up with 3 Mb :D ) and I have never noticed a hit to my bandwidth. I've even tested it at 'peak' hours and it's always been right where it should be, as you can see in the pick attached below. (http://www.dslreports.com/stest)

When you sign up for broadband, your ISP will generally provide you with all the hardware you need (there may be exceptions in the UK, I don't know). They will either give it to you with a service commitment, sell it to you at wholesale prices, or rent it to you.